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Cheap Car Rentals in Bakersfield

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Cheapflights insights for Bakersfield car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bakersfield, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bakersfield?

To get the best deal on car hire in Bakersfield, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 183, which is about 205% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Bakersfield is Budget (rated 5.5/10 with 35 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield?

Planning to hire a car in Bakersfield? February is the cheapest month, costing about RM 225 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 293. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 229

February

RM 225

March

RM 238

April

RM 251

May

RM 276

June

RM 289

July

RM 293

August

RM 255

September

RM 251

October

RM 234

November

RM 238

December

RM 263

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Compact (Class Compact SUV) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bakersfield.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Bakersfield at 3.

Top rental agencies in Bakersfield

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Bakersfield, including Budget, Priceless and NextCar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

5.5
Fair
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Priceless

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

NextCar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.5
Good
14 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
10 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Avis

5.9
Fair
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Bakersfield however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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